Latest Fear Tactic to Intimidate NJ Voters: LWV Responds to Creation of Anti-Voter Task Force by US Attorney

On April 29, 2025, US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced the formation of a federal task force, the “Election Integrity Task Force,” pertaining to voting in the state. In response, the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) issued the following statement: 

“US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba’s announcement of the creation of an 'Election Integrity Task Force’ is a fear tactic meant to intimidate New Jersey voters. Further, it is part of a larger false narrative used nationwide to push anti-voter policies and make voting more difficult. 

“New Jersey state and county election officials are dedicated public servants and work year-round with federal and state agencies to safeguard our elections. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the New Jersey Division of Elections works with local, state, and federal partners through an Election Security Task Force to uphold free and fair elections. Multiple agencies, election officials, and nonpartisan partners, including the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, collaborate across the country on election protection efforts to safeguard voting rights and protect voters at the polls. 

“It is both incorrect and irresponsible for a US Attorney to imply there is widespread voting fraud and to undermine public confidence in our elections. Extensive research shows that fraud is very rare and voter impersonation is virtually nonexistent. This issue is the repeated, false allegations of fraud that make it harder for millions of eligible voters to participate in elections. The League of Women Voters has and will continue to fight against voter suppression and the myth of voter fraud. Our elections are secure, and any attempt to undermine them is an attempt to silence voters. 

“The League remains dedicated to both upholding voting rights and protecting elections. New Jersey voters will not be intimidated. The League will pursue all available avenues to protect voters from attempts to purge them from the rolls or restrict access to the ballot.”